Three men arrested on suspicion of blackmail and conspiracy to kidnap have all been rebailed until the new year.

A 49-year-old from the Abingdon area, a 48-year-old from Hailey, near Witney, and another 48-year-old from Standlake near Witney were arrested on Thursday, October 2, and released to answer bail this week.

The offences allegedly took place between September 16 and 23.

The 48-year-old from Standlake was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

He was told to answer bail on January 5, the Hailey man on January 6 and the 49-year-old on January 7.

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